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Z46

Non-billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z40-Z53

Child Codes

9

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • removal or replacement of other device

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • encounter for fitting and management of implanted devices (Z45.-)
  • issue of repeat prescription only (Z76.0)
  • presence of prosthetic and other devices (Z95-Z97)

Child Codes (9)

Z46.0

Encounter for fit/adjst of spectacles and contact lenses

BillableZ46.1

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid

BillableZ46.2

Encntr for fit/adjst of dev rel to nrv sys and specl senses

BillableZ46.3

Encounter for fit/adjst of dental prosthetic device

BillableZ46.4

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device

BillableZ46.5

Encounter for fit/adjst of GI appliance and device

Z46.6

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

BillableZ46.8

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of oth devices

Z46.9

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified device

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z46?

ICD-10-CM code Z46 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z46 a billable code?

No, Z46 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Z46.

What chapter is Z46 in?

Z46 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z46?

Z46 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index.

What are the subcategories under Z46?

Z46 has 9 child codes, including: Z46.0 (Encounter for fit/adjst of spectacles and contact lenses), Z46.1 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid), Z46.2 (Encntr for fit/adjst of dev rel to nrv sys and specl senses), Z46.3 (Encounter for fit/adjst of dental prosthetic device), and 5 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z46?

Z46 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910891, C4290517. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.